International
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SpaceX rocket stage expected to slam into moon
SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage will crash into the moon on Wednesday, creating observable plume as scientists monitor unintentional collision.
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Trump warns Iran to open Hormuz or get ‘hit very hard’
Trump warns Iran will be hit hard if Hormuz strait remains closed, though deal could come within days.
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Morocco claims it warned Spain over migration court ruling impact
Morocco says it warned Spain about migration court ruling impact before 50 000 people crossed into Ceuta. Spain denies receiving warnings.
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Nearly 160 migrants rescued after boat catches fire during Channel crossing
French and British teams rescued 157 migrants after their boat caught fire in the Channel, forcing passengers to jump into water.
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Three lions die from suspected heatstroke at Tokyo zoo as Japan battles extreme heat
Three lionesses die from suspected heatstroke at Tokyo zoo as extreme humidity proves fatal despite animals’ natural heat resistance.
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European drought exposes mammoth bones as major rivers hit record lows
Europe’s historic drought pushes Danube and Rhine to record lows, exposing ancient mammoth bones whilst stranding boats and disrupting power generation.
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Oil prices tumble as Trump announces Iran talks
Oil prices fell more than 6% after Trump announced Iran talks while tech stocks weighed on Asian markets amid AI concerns.
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Four Al-Fayed survivors formally recognised as trafficking victims
Four women who say they were abused by Mohamed Al-Fayed have been formally recognised as victims of human trafficking.
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Russian missile creates massive crater in Polish field near Ukrainian border
Polish authorities say a Russian Kh-101 missile likely created a 10-metre crater in a field near the Ukrainian border during mass strikes on Ukraine.
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Musk to bankroll Republican campaign as midterms loom
Elon Musk is preparing to spend heavily on Republican campaigns ahead of November’s midterm elections.
